Imphal, Oct. 3 -- A joint team of Imphal West Commandos and security forces arrested an alleged member of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah), or NSCN-IM, during a search operation in Imphal West district on Friday, officials said on Saturday.

The operation was conducted at Chingmeirong Tangkhul Avenue under Lamphel police station, where security personnel apprehended 42-year-old MS Chekneichung Chiru, alias Achung Chiru, a resident of Bungte Chiru in Kangpokpi district.

According to officials, security personnel recovered Rs 1.5 lakh in cash, a communication device and documents described as incriminating from his possession.

The arrested individual remains in police custody as further legal proceedings are initiat...